Join us for BioBlitz 2022, July 9th and 10th!

Join us for BioBlitz 2022, July 9th and 10th!

Vashon Nature Center is celebrating their 10th anniversary Bioblitz this year on July 9th and 10th. This 24-hour biodiversity survey has been run by the Nature Center at different island locations since 2012. This year it will be focused on town and surrounding areas,...
Meet Your Local Aquifers

Meet Your Local Aquifers

The Groundwater Protection Committee often gets questions about the Vashon-Maury Island aquifer. Fortunately, there are several excellent sources on the subject, which you’ll find below. But an aquifer FAQ seemed like a good idea. I turned to Eric Ferguson and Steve...
Scientists in Schools: 9th-grade Hands on Science

Scientists in Schools: 9th-grade Hands on Science

Vashon Nature Center works throughout the Vashon Island School District to deliver hands-on science education and community science to students. We will be taking 9th grade students out the beach to conduct surveys of sea stars for sea star wasting syndrome. Learn...
Scientists in Schools: 9th-grade Hands on Science

Scientists in Schools: 9th-grade Hands on Science

Vashon Nature Center works throughout the Vashon Island School District to deliver hands-on science education and community science to students. 9th grade biology students will help us monitor shoreline restoration sites to learn how they change through time. Learn...